Gustavus Hamilton Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gustavus Hamilton Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 14, 2021
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775)
Est: £400 - £600
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775) Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775) Portrait of a gentleman in a lilac coat, matching waistcoat and white cravat signed with initials 'GH' and dated 1758 l.r., on ivory, oval 3.2 x 2.7cm Provenance: Christie's and Hamilton Osborne King, Castletown House, Kilkenny, Ireland, 7 October 1991, lot 407; Bonhams London, 22 February 2005, lot 79.
Sworders
Sep. 14, 2021
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775)
Est: £600 - £800
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775) Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775) Portrait of a gentleman wearing a lilac coat and matching waistcoat, a white cravat, with blue eyes and a powdered wig signed with initials 'GH' and dated '1758' l.r., miniature on ivory, oval 3.2 x 2.7cm, in a papier mâché frame Provenance: Christie's and Hamilton Osborne King, Kilkenny Ireland, 7 October 1991, lot 407; Bonhams London, 22 February 2005, lot 79.
Sworders
Mar. 25, 2020
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH 1739-1775) Portrait miniature of a young lady wearing a blue dress trimmed with pearls on her shoulders, an elaborate pearl and sapphire necklace, matching earrings and further jewels and feathers entwined in her upswept hai
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH 1739-1775) Portrait miniature of a young lady wearing a blue dress trimmed with pearls on her shoulders, an elaborate pearl and sapphire necklace, matching earrings and further jewels and feathers entwined in her upswept hair Signed Ham and dated 1765 on the obverse Original gold bracelet clasp frame surrounded with cushion cut diamonds and rubies, later loop suspension. Watercolour on ivory Oval, 38mm (1 1/2 in) high Hamilton, an Irish miniature painter was the son of Rev. Gustavus Hamilton, vicar of Errigal and rector of Gallon, County Meath. One of his teachers was the Irish painter Robert West. He was an apprentice to the pupil of Samuel Dixon of Capel Street Dublin, where he was employed in colouring the basso-relievo prints of birds and flowers produced by Dixon. Although he has been described as one of the lesser miniature painters of the 18th century, this particular example shows his work at his best. The sitter was clearly a woman of huge wealth judging by the very striking pieces of jewelry that she is wearing coupled with the elaborate frame in which the miniature is set.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 22, 2019
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1755) Still lifes of floral bouquets gouache on board 15 in. (38 cm.) high; 12 (30.5 cm.) wide, framed (2)
Est: £2,500 - £4,000
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1755) Still lifes of floral bouquets One signed with initials 'GH. Saturday / June 25th 1757' on the reverse and with chalk inscription '142?' gouache on board 15 in. (38 cm.) high; 12 (30.5 cm.) wide, framed (2)
Christie's
Jul. 05, 2015
George III Ivory Portrait Miniature
Est: $350 - $550
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775), portrait of a Lady with Turban, in a green dress, signed 'G.H' and labeled verso 'Mme De Skaol', in a gilt brass oval frame, 8.5cm x 6cm
Aalders Auctions
Mar. 08, 2015
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (1739 - 1775) Miniature Portrait of a Young Naval Officer Oval oil on ivory, 3.25
Est: €200 - €300
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (1739 - 1775) Miniature Portrait of a Young Naval Officer Oval oil on ivory, 3.25 x 2.75cm Signed 'HAM' and dated 1767
Adam's
Nov. 29, 2011
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775) PORTRAIT OF A
Est: £150 - £250
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775) PORTRAIT OF A CLERIC, BUST LENGTH Signed with initials, miniature on ivory, oval, in gilt metal frame 3.5 x 3cm; and another English School, early 19th century PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN, BUST LENGTH, IN A BLACK COAT Miniature on ivory, oval, in gilt metal frame 4 x 5.5cm (2)
Sworders
Sep. 16, 2011
PORTRAIT MINIATURE: GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (C1739-1775)
Est: £500 - £700
PORTRAIT MINIATURE: GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (C1739-1775) A GENTLEMAN AND A LADY in a red coat, white stock and cravat, his powdered hair en queue, she in a blue dress, a pendant, both signed (Hamn) and dated 1764, ivory, oval, 3.5 x 3cm, giltmetal slide, affixed to later giltmetal strutt frames (2)
Mellors & Kirk
Nov. 24, 2010
A portrait miniature, pink sapphire and diamond pendant,
Est: £2,000 - £2,500
The central plaque with a portrait miniature depicting a lady, within a foliate surround set with old brilliant-cut diamonds and mixed-cut pink sapphires, the miniature signed 'Ham', for Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, circa 1739-1775) and dated 1764, later frame, diamonds approx. 0.25ct. total, length 4.2cm.
Bonhams
Mar. 15, 2010
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775)
Est: €800 - €1,200
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) MINIATURE PORTRAITS, SIR JOHN CHARLES INGHAM AND LADY WILHELMINA INGHAM watercolour inscribed on reverse with sitters' names and address detail 9 by 6cm., 3.5 by 2.5in. As with many of Gustavus Hamilton's portrait miniatures, these works may originally have been sewn onto a piece of velvet or ribbon and worn, in the woman's case, as a bracelet. The sitters are identified on reverse as Sir John Charles Ingham and Lady Wilhelmina Ingham. The inscription for Lady Ingham continues with an address, The Court, County Cavan, Ireland. Gustavus Hamilton was the younger son of a vicar from Co. Tyrone. Hamilton studied in Dublin under Robert West and was soon apprenticed to Samuel Dixon, in whose studio he learnt to colour the basso-relievo prints of birds and flowers in which Dixon specialised. Upon establishing his own studio on Dame Street he became highly successful, painting miniatures for "ladies of the first rank" and making "a power of his money by his pencil" (John O'Keefe, 'Recollections', quoted in Strickland, Vol. I, pp. 426-7). The National Gallery of Ireland complimented their exhibition of Turner watercolours in January 2010 by displaying alongside them a collection of 17th, 18th and 19th century silhouettes and miniatures from the Mary A. McNeill Bequeath (1984). This collection, which includes work by Gustavus Hamilton, promotes a renewed interest in these delicate works and illustrates both their importance and desirability as a collector's item.
Whyte's
Mar. 03, 2010
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, circa 1739-1775) A Lady, wearing pink open-robe over white slip, a matching ribbon choker tied at the nape of her neck, pearls in her upswept hair
Est: £350 - £450
A Lady, wearing pink open-robe over white slip, a matching ribbon choker tied at the nape of her neck, pearls in her upswept hair. Signed on the obverse and dated Hamυn/ 1767, gold bracelet clasp mount. Oval, 35mm (1 3/8in) high
Bonhams
Sep. 28, 2009
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) MINIATURE PORTRAITS,
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) MINIATURE PORTRAITS, SIR JOHN CHARLES INGHAM AND LADY WILHELMINA INGHAM inscribed on reverse with sitters' names and address detail watercolour 9 by 6cm., 3.5 by 2.5in. As with many of Gustavus Hamilton's portrait miniatures, these portraits may originally have been sewn onto a piece of velvet or ribbon and worn, in the woman's case, as a bracelet. The sitters are identified on reverse as Sir John Charles Ingham and Lady Wilhelmina Ingham. The inscription for Lady Ingham continues with an address, The Court, County Cavan, Ireland. Gustavus Hamilton was the younger son of a vicar from Co. Tyrone. He studied in Dublin under Robert West and was soon apprenticed to Samuel Dixon, in whose studio he learnt to colour the basso-relievo prints of birds and flowers in which Dixon specialised. Upon establishing his own studio on Dame Street he became highly successful, painting miniatures for "ladies of the first rank" and making "a power of his money by his pencil" (John O'Keefe, Recollections, quoted in Strickland, Vol. I, pp. 426-7).
Whyte's
May. 20, 2009
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, circa 1739-1775) A Lady, wearing yellow dress with green and red trim, ermine-trimmed lilac open robe, a gauze veil striped with gold, strand of pearls and jewelled aigrette in her upswept hair
Est: £600 - £800
A Lady, wearing yellow dress with green and red trim, ermine-trimmed lilac open robe, a gauze veil striped with gold, strand of pearls and jewelled aigrette in her upswept hair. Signed on the obverse and dated Ham.υn/ 1767, gold frame. Oval, 38mm (1 1/2in) high Provenance: Bonhams, 19 February 1998, lot 160
Bonhams
Apr. 01, 2009
James Riley (c.1739), Gustavus Hamilton
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
James Riley (c.1739), Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) and Daniel O'Keeffe (1740-1787) Flower Pieces A pair, gouache on card, 40.5 x 30cm (16 x 12") Inscribed and partially dated verso: (i) GH/Riley/Monday/January 2/1758 (ii) DK/Riley/May 1 (3)4 -2
Adam's
Dec. 09, 2008
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, C. 1739-1775)
Est: £600 - £800
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, C. 1739-1775) Elizabeth Hamilton, the artist's sister, in cornflower-blue satin robe à la française with white lace-lined stomacher, blue ruched ribbon bow tied around her neck, pearls interweaving her brown upswept hair signed and dated 'Ham.n 1769.' on ivory oval, 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame, the reverse centred with a glazed oval containing the fine hairwork inscription 'UN MARI EH', the gilt-metal surround engraved 'The Gift of a Sincere Friend'
Christie's
Dec. 04, 2008
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) Miniature of a lady with a beadwork hairpiece 1.5 x 1.25in
Est: £300 - £500
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) oil on ivory Miniature of a lady with a beadwork hairpiece (illus. Foskett p.226) signed and dated 1772 1.5 x 1.25in
Gorringes
Sep. 28, 2008
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775)
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775) Cherries in a basket with grapes, peaches, pears, apples and a watermelon on a ledge signed dated and inscribed 'Gust.s Hamilton pinxit 1764. y. amendit 1775' (lower centre) bodycolour with touches of gum arabic 12 x 19½ in. (30.5 x 49.5 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 28, 2008
ATTRIBUTED TO GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775)
Est: £600 - £800
ATTRIBUTED TO GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775) Self-portrait if the artist, bust-length, in a grey jacket with a white lace jabot pastel on paper laid down on canvas 21½ x 15¾ in. (54.6 x 40 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 02, 2008
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) Flower Pieces
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
Gustavus Hamilton (1739-1775) Flower Pieces Gouache, a set of four, 31.3 x 34cm each, (12.25 x 13.4") Each signed with initials and variously dated: June 9, June 24, July 2 and August 13, 1767 verso" -4
Adam's
Feb. 21, 2006
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, c.1739-1775)
Est: -
A Lady, wearing blue dress, white fichu, lace shoulder caps, fur stole and white bonnet tied under her chin with a blue ribbon signed on obverse and dated Hamn/ 1764, gold bracelet clasp mount Oval, 35mm. (1 3/8ins.) high
Bonhams
Feb. 21, 2006
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, 1739-1775)
Est: -
A Gentleman, wearing plum-coloured coat and matching waistcoat, white cravat, his wig powdered signed and dated on obverse GH/ 1758, papier-mâché frame Oval, 32mm. (1 1/4ins.) high
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2005
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, c.1739-1775)
Est: -
A Gentleman, wearing plum-coloured coat and matching waistcoat, white cravat, his wig powdered signed and dated on obverse, GH/ 1758, papier-mâché frame Oval, 32mm. (1 1/4ins.) high
Bonhams
Apr. 22, 2004
Gustavus Hamilton (c. 1739 - Dublin 1775)
Est: £700 - £900
A Gentleman, possibly a Naval Officer, wearing white coat with blue facings and gold buttons, matching waistcoat, white shirt with lace cravat, his hair powdered and worn en queue with black ribbon signed and dated, Hm/ 1765, original gold bracelet clasp frame Oval, 35mm. (1 3/8ins.) high
Bonhams
Nov. 05, 2002
Gustavus Hamilton (Irish, c.1739-1775) A pair of portraits of Mr and Mrs Blair: he, wearing grey
Est: $1,561 - $2,341
coat with gold buttons, gold figured red waistcoat, white stock and lace cravat, his hair worn en queue; she, wearing décolleté blue and white dress with looped trim and strand of pearls on her arm, double-strand pearl choker tied with blue ribbons and pearls in her upswept plaited hair both signed on the obverse and dated Hamn/ 176*, gold frames with gold mounted blue glass borders, the reverses glazed to reveal seed-pearl monograms MAB and AB respectively on plaited hair ovals, 33mm. (1 1/4in.) and 38mm. (1 1/2in.) respectively (2).
Bonhams
Apr. 11, 2002
GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (c. 1739-1775)
Est: $1,144 - $1,716
Mr and Mrs John Kirwan; he, facing right in gold-bordered blue coat and waistcoat, frilled lace cravat, powdered bag wig; and she, facing left in purple dress with lace-bordered fichu, fur stole, pearl necklace, gauze veil falling from her dark upswept hair signed and dated 'Ham: n 1770' (lower right), and 'Ham n' (lower left) and '1770' (lower right) ovals, 11/4 in. (32 mm.) high, gold bracelet clasp frames with cushion shaped old brilliant cut diamond surround in silver setting PROVENANCE With D. S. Lavender, London, 1997, acquired by Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-220). NOTES A similar miniature by Hamilton, of 1767, is illustrated in P. Caffrey, John Comerford and the Portrait Miniature in Ireland c. 1620-1850 [exhibition catalogue Rothe House, Kilkenny, and Hunt Museum, Limerick], Dublin, 1999, p. 23, no. 23.
Christie's
Mar. 19, 2002
Gustavus Hamilton
Est: $568 - $852
A young gentleman, facing right in green coat and yellow waistcoat, lace cravat, powdered hair signed and dated 'Ham n 1769', bracelet clasp frame oval, 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) high See Front Cover Illustration.
Christie's